Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears.Today on the program, The Brood digs into the sands of Arrakis to debate literary style. Is Frank Herbert's Dune a masterpiece of philosophy, or just a dry reed compared to the lush prose of J.R.R. Tolkien? The squad debates the merits of the "filtered" narration of Herbert versus the "pulp energy" of Robert E. Howard.Then, the ink spills as Ian steps up to the mic with a retelling of a giant-slaying classic, attempting to inject some Conan-style barbarism into Jack and the Beanstalk.Finally, we head to the war room. Brendan unrolls the blueprints for a new tabletop conquest, "Shattered World," while Michael Bush runs a tactical analysis on every rule. From D6s vs. D8s to the ethics of "attrition tokens" and deck-building mechanics, the poets break down what makes a war game actually fun to play.You too can be a part of the brood of writers and Poets at War. Just visit https://joshuadavidling.com/discord to join.If you're a true poetry patriot, you can support us on Substack and Patreon and get recordings of all our encouraging and strategic meetings, along with much more!Be Your Family's Bard!